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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.90, 302.97 and 166.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.90, 302.97 and 166.14 is: 249.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.90 : 302.97 = 166.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.90/302.97 = 166.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.90x = 302.97 × 166.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.90x = 50,335.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,335.44/201.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.31

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